Risk Taking?

Given the current state of American race relations it was refreshing to see and hear a host of a news-oriented show “reset” the tone to redirect the conversation where it should be. Melissa Harris-Perry had already received high marks on my board, her response here only elevated her standing.

Watch the video from MSNBC’s website:

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What’s most appreciative about Dr. Harris Perry’s statements is that unless you have personally experienced what people go through (either by viewing or living) to many, your beliefs really hold no water.

No matter your thoughts on who dominates the welfare scales and why they’re taking part of what should be a temporary benefit, one should be just as critical when it comes to providing similar benefits for those who wish to receive certain tax breaks in order to retain as much of their money as possible. The question, however, is which entitlement costs us more in the long run?